Algeria's parliament has unanimously passed a law criminalizing French colonization, demanding an apology and reparations for abuses endured during the 130 years of French rule. The legislation attributes legal responsibility for atrocities, such as nuclear tests, extrajudicial killings, and systematic exploitation of resources, to France. This move is seen as significant across Africa, although experts note it lacks international compliance and serves more as a symbolic gesture. Algerian officials emphasize the non-negotiable nature of their national memory and assert the right to compensation. Tensions between Algeria and France have escalated, particularly following disputes over support for the Sahrawi people's independence and the recent expulsion of diplomats from both countries. --- Algeria | French Colonisation | French Colony | France | Colonization | Algeria-France Relations | Firstpost Africa | Africa | Global South | Geopolitics | Military Coup | Environment | Climate Change | Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #algeria #frenchcolonisation #frenchcolony #france #colonization #algeriafrancerelations #firstpostafrica #africa #globalsouth #militarycoup #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V